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But this abduction attempt may mean our troops' security has to be further reviewed.

Military police patrol close to RAF Marham in Norfolk (Image: PA)

Many of our soldiers, sailors and airmen and women are trained in counter-surveillance so they are more likely to spot a potential attacker trying to plan an assault before it happens.

They are likely to have served in Afghanistan or Iraq and so will be aware of tell-take signs of an imminent attack, something we should all be grateful for as even when they are in civvie street they may spot and help prevent an atrocity.

RAF Marham in Norfolk (Image: PA)

The Mi5 terror threat alert status has been "severe" for many months - meaning an attack, most probably from Isis - is "highly likely."

Sadly this latest terrifying incident may mean we are being reminded that for the foreseeable future none of us, whether military or civilian, can switch off and forget terrorists want to murder as many of us as possible.